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Social environment: the collection of people, their habits,
Social environment: the collection of people, their habits, norms, and expectations that structurally shape behavior through observation and absorption rather than conscious deliberation
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes the semantic boundary of 'social environment' by identifying its genus (collection of people and their attributes) and differentia (structuring behavior through observation and absorption rather than conscious deliberation). It distinguishes this from mere social pressure or peer pressure by emphasizing structural shaping rather than direct influence or resistance. The definition is consistent with the lesson's emphasis on choice architecture and behavioral contagion.